Overview:
You hail from the farthest, harshest reaches of the wilderness, where survival is the only law and strength earns respect. Born among the wild clans that roam the frozen lands, you’ve spent your life raiding, hunting, and fighting alongside your kin. Stories of your daring exploits are whispered around campfires — some true, others exaggerated, and a few outright lies that you may have encouraged. Whether it was a battle against giants, scaling impossible cliffs, or facing down beasts of legend, you have lived a life of constant action and danger, thriving where others would perish.
- Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Nature
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan's tools and vehicles (land)
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A set of furs or rugged clothes, a hunting trap, a hunting trophy (such as a claw, tusk, or feather), a simple weapon, and a pouch containing 10 gp.
Your reputation precedes you. Tales of your deeds—whether true or exaggerated—are known to many who live on the outskirts of society or among tribes and nomadic peoples. Common folk, particularly those living in harsh or wild environments, are likely to offer you shelter, food, or guidance in exchange for hearing one of your stories or gaining your aid. You can often gain an audience with tribal leaders, barbarian chiefs, or others who respect physical prowess and bravery, as your reputation marks you as someone not to be trifled with.
Suggested Characteristics
| d4 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I love to boast about my exploits, even if they're a little embellished. |
| 2 | I laugh in the face of danger, never backing down from a challenge, no matter the odds. |
| 3 | There’s always a part of me that longs for a fight or the thrill of the hunt. |
| 4 | I respect those who show strength and look down on those who rely too much on words or diplomacy. |
| d4 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Strength – The world is harsh, and only the strong survive. Those who are weak will fall, as they should. (Neutral) |
| 2 | Freedom – No one should be shackled by rules or kings; the free should roam where they wish. (Chaotic) |
| 3 | Courage – A man who doesn’t face danger is no man at all. There is no greater glory than dying bravely. (Any) |
| 4 | Respect – The strongest leaders earn their power by showing strength, not demanding loyalty. (Lawful) |
| d4 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | My clan is everything to me, and I would die to protect my people. |
| 2 | A story of an old battle haunts me—one where I lost a friend or family member. I seek revenge against the creature or enemy responsible. |
| 3 | I once encountered a giant (or other powerful being) and left with a mutual respect for one another. Someday, I will return to them. |
| 4 | A southerner I met has intrigued me. I’m not sure I trust them, but I’m curious about their world. |
| d4 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have a tendency to act before thinking, rushing headlong into danger. |
| 2 | I can’t resist a good challenge, even when it’s obviously a bad idea. |
| 3 | I have little patience for those I see as weak or cowardly. |
| 4 | My boasting sometimes causes me to overestimate my own abilities. |
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